Melson, Charles, VADM

Deceased
 
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Last Rank
Vice Admiral
Last Primary NEC
111X-Unrestricted Line Officer - Surface Warfare
Last Rating/NEC Group
Line Officer
Primary Unit
1964-1966, Naval War College (Staff) Center for Naval Warfare Studies
Service Years
1927 - 1966
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Home State
Virginia
Virginia
Year of Birth
1904
 
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Date of Passing
Sep 14, 1981
 

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World War II/European-African-Middle Eastern Theater/Anzio Campaign (1944)
From Month/Year
January / 1944
To Month/Year
May / 1944

Description
On January 1944, in conjunction with a frontal assault, the Allies attempted to turn the Gustav Line by landing troops at Anzio. But the frontal attack failed, and the Allies were unable to break out of the beachhead at Anzio until the Gustav Line was breached in May 1944.
   
My Participation in This Battle or Operation
From Month/Year
January / 1944
To Month/Year
May / 1944
 
Last Updated:
Mar 16, 2020
   
Personal Memories

Memories
Was the CO of the USS Champlin during this operation

   
My Photos From This Battle or Operation
No Available Photos

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